Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) | AIChE

Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)

This online course presents the Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) methodology used worldwide in the process industries for simplified, rule-based risk analysis. The course covers the basic LOPA approach to selecting and analyzing potential incident scenarios.

You will learn the finer points of topics such as enabling conditions and conditional modifiers, and the logistical aspects of planning and executing a LOPA study including documentation and program management. You’ll also gain CCPS guidance on initiating events, independent protection layers, enabling conditions and conditional modifiers - including the likelihood of ignition.

This course may be taken as part of the AIChE Credential for Sustainability Professionals (ACSP). More info

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain the LOPA approach

  • Select scenarios for analysis

  • Apply enabling conditions and conditional modifiers

  • Differentiate independent protection layers

  • Manage LOPA implementation, updates, and follow-up

  • Record the analysis with proper documentation

Who Should Attend

Hazard evaluation teams, dedicated site or corporate LOPA teams, those who manage LOPAs as well as expert analysts and safety teams.

Unit One

Lecture One: Introductions

Lecture Two: LOPA Scenarios

Lecture Three: Target Risks, Scenario Impacts

Lecture Four: Initiating Events, Enabling Conditions

Unit Two

Lecture One: Independent Protection Layers

Lecture Two: Conditional Modifiers

Lecture Three: Documentation Options, Examples

Lecture Four: Implementing Actions; Updating LOPAs

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  • Course ID:
    ELA109
  • Source:
    CCPS - Center for Chemical Process Safety
  • Language:
    English
  • Skill Level:
    Intermediate
  • Duration:
    8 hours
  • CEUs:
    0.80
  • PDHs:
    8.00
  • Accrediting Agencies:
    Florida
    New Jersey
    New York
    RCEP